Sharing that news can be a highlight of your early pregnancy, and watching your friends and family react is a lot of fun. If you are looking for cool ways to announce your pregnancy, look no further, here’s how:

One Creative Way To Announce Your Pregnancy

I am excited to introduce our Pregnancy Announcement Onesie Box collection…let me set you the scene!

You’ve noticed some early pregnancy symptoms and decided to buy a pregnancy test…and it’s positive! hip hip hooray a baby is on its way. At this moment, million thoughts are going through your mind and one of them is probably “how am I going to break the news to my loved ones!”

If you are looking for the most meaningful, memorable, and fun way to tell the big news, our Pregnancy Announcement Onesie Box collection. is perfect for you!

What is a pregnancy announcement box?

Thanks for asking!

The lucky recipient (grand father to be, grand mother to be, aunt to be, uncle to be and of course the dad to be) will receive a lovely white mysterious box that does not give away the content. Inside is the most unforgettable gift a little onesie that will announce the new arrival.

Onesies are staple garments in any baby’s wardrobe, and the perfect way to announce the news.

Surprise, you’re going to be a dad!

What the lucky dad will receive:

*A white box

*Tissue paper to wrap the onesie

*White Cotton Onesie 0-3 months: Hello Daddy

*Message Card: Pink or Blue, all we know is we are due

Note: As we don’t want to spoil the surprise, the box is shipped inside of an envelope as to not put the shipping label on the box, so no mention of the word BABY or BUMP!

Certain beauty products can run up a serious bill, stretch mark cream being one of them. As big supporter of natural beauty recipes, I dissected my favorite product and decided that it was time to try making it myself, without all the added nonsense.

Below is a homemade stretch mark cream recipe that really works wonders!

Ingredients for the homemade stretch mark cream

Shea Butter: nourishing and moisturising.

Cocoa Butter: emolient, very moisturising.

Coconut Oil: heals and repairs.

Vitamin E: promotes healing

Lavender: anti inflammatory properties

DIY stretch mark cream for pregnancy recipe:

In a bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of each of shea butter, cocoa butter and coconut oil

Add 10 drops of Vitamin E

Place the mixture in a pan and stir over low heat until melted

When the mixture is melted, whip with a whisk and then remove from heat

Add 5 drops of lavender essential oil

Stir well and pour the mixture into an airtight container and let it cool to harden in the fridge to harden

Massage into any areas you need it!

The cream can be stored at room temperature. The oil will harden again but turn to liquid form after just a few second in your hand which makes it easy to spread.

If you’re pregnant this Halloween, you don’t have to skip out on the costume fun as there as so many costumes that incorporate your bump. From Kangaroos to wrecking balls, we have found 14 Easy DIY Pregnant Halloween Costumes that will make you win best costume!

There is nothing more soothing and comforting than a warm cup of tea!Expecting and craving a good cup of tea? Keep reading this post as I give you 5 pregnancy safe teas you can enjoy during this time. I know it can be so confusing with all the information out there. The good news is these safe teas may ease morning sickness or shorten labor.

Consult with your caregiver first before trying any type of herbal drink. In doubt, avoid drinking herbal teas during the first trimester.

FIVE RECOMMENDED PREGNANCY SAFE TEAS

GINGER

Ginger has been used for thousands of years to curb nausea naturally. Packed with benefits, it’s a great aid in pregnancy especially in the first trimester. It’s a natural anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmatic, infection-preventer and soothes and helps the process of digestion.

How to enjoy this tea:

-Chop a few slices of fresh ginger and add it to a teapot filled with water, once it boils, remove it and enjoy.

You can add honey and lemon to your taste preference, especially if you are feeling a little under the weather.

*Ginger can interact with certain medications. Consult with a qualified MD or herbalist if you are on prescription drugs.

PEPPERMINT

I love peppermint tea. It is an ancient herbal remedy used for stomach issues. It eases digestion, gas and bloating after meals and helps relieve nausea. If you suffer from heartburn therefore this tea may be the perfect option.

RASPBERRY LEAF

Considered the pregnancy herb, it is high in vitamins C, E, B complex, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, niacin, magnesium, and manganese.

The best benefit to drinking Raspberry leaf tea is its ability to strengthen and tone the uterus allowing for a more efficient labor. When consumed in larger doses (usually a few cups a day) toward the end of pregnancy it tends to speed up labor by allowing the uterus to have stronger contractions.

*Due to uterine stimulating abilities it is suggested to drink red raspberry leaf tea during the 2nd and 3rd trimester and to avoid it during the first trimester.

STINGING NETTLE

Nettle is filled with so many benefits, it is a super nourishing herb, as it is high in magnesium, calcium and iron, which are all excellent and essential minerals to ingest during pregnancy.

One other benefit is that it helps alleviate water retention, meaning less swelling in your legs. This is a great tea to keep drinking after pregnancy too, as it helps support your breast milk production. Make sure to buy nettle tea that contains the leaf and not the root.

ROOIBOS

This South African tea is sometimes referred to as red bush tea. 100% caffeine free, loaded with antioxidants, high source of calcium, it is a must during pregnancy as it aids in digestion and stomach issues. It also your body absorb iron, an essential mineral for pregnancy.

I looooove making this mocktail, it is so easy to do and so refreshing. Autumn is here and this drink screams summer but you know what it’s ok because it’s classiest homemade mocktail around!

This refreshing cooler makes the perfect non-alcoholic drink for a mama to be, the mint-infused cucumber juice is topped up with elderflower cordial, punchy lime and soda water to really pick up the flavors.

You would have to go grocery shopping before making this yummy refreshing drinks but girl it’s definitely worth it.

I decided to go with the Belvoir elderflower, it is made from an infusion of freshly picked elderflowers and lots of fresh lemon juice, it has a delicate taste and makes a wonderfully refreshing drink when mixed with soda water.

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 1:

1 freshly-squeezed lime juice

2 cucumber strips

handful mint

Elderflower cordial

soda water

ice

cucumber twist, for garnish

fresh mint, for garnish

Using a vegetable peeler, remove the skin from half of a cucumber cucumber then peel off 2 long strips of flesh.

Combine lime juice,1 strip of cucumber and mint in a cocktail shaker (or in a bowl) and muddle.

Place the 2nd cucumber strip in a highball glass, fill with ice and add the minty cucumber juice. Top up with elderflower cordial and soda water.

Garnish with mint and cucumber twist. Serve immediately.

After pregnancy and breastfeeding, you can treat yourself and add a shot of gin…

In a statement on Monday 4th September, Kensington Palace’s announced that the 35-year-old royal is expecting her third child with her husband, Prince William. After her 2013 pregnancy with her son, Prince George, followed by her 2015 maternity looks while pregnant with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, Kate showed us that she may be the Duchess of Cambridge, but when it comes to pregnancy style, Kate Middleton is queen!

Make your pregnancy unforgettable for yourself and your little one with my free Milestone Pregnancy Cards. Sixteen to uniquely mark the different stages of a pregnancy, you simply need to include these cards in your photos and sharing them with friends and family for years to come.

The set includes 16 illustrated cards:

12 weeks

16 weeks

20 weeks

24 weeks

28 weeks

32 weeks

36 weeks

40 weeks

We are having a baby

Today we heard your heartbeat for the first time

Mummy felt you kick for the first time

Daddy felt you kick fot the first time

Mummy’s cravings

Our list of names…but we chose

Today is my due date

Labour started

I hope you love them. The cards are A4 in size so you can easily print at home or send to your local printer for a top quality print on thicker paper stock.

Swimsuit season is upon us and, let’s be honest when the bump is showing, it does not come without its worries. Feeling sexy and desirable in a maternity swimsuit is pretty close to impossible, especially when the options are so limited! So I’ve done the research and put together this handy guide, 22 maternity swimsuits that I actually really like. Here are the suits that I chose:

Yes you read it right, 30 maternity dresses for the wedding season! The fact is you’re pregnant (congratulations!) and the wedding season has officially begun!! Finding a go-to dress for a summer wedding becomes even more of a challenge when you’re fitting a growing belly. My advise for you, EMBRACE IT!

Here, some of my favourite dresses that keep you confident and comfortable and make you look amazing from the ceremony until the cutting of the cake. Mum to be bride, mum to be bridesmaid, mum to be guest, if the baby bump is already showing you don’t have to necessarily hide it, as I said above EMBRACE IT, be a proudly pregnant woman with a dress that complements your natural glow and allows you to feel confident in knowing that you still look as gorgeous as ever.